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About okieranchwife

I am a transplant to Oklahoma and an escapee from an unspecifed Northeast State. I enjoy growing my gardens and cooking what I grow.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Posted on August 7, 2013 by okieranchwife

I cut this recipe out of magazine years ago. I don’t even remember which magazine. I made this last weekend. I usually do not make dessert, cookies, cakes or pies, but I have to say this cake is the BOMB!! … Continue reading →

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Mexican Stuffed Peppers

Posted on August 7, 2013 by okieranchwife

This is a slightly different recipe than my Chili Rellenos Bake. I kind of – sorta mixed two recipes and came up with this one. I do not roast the peppers to remove the skins. The longer cooking time softens … Continue reading →

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Bacon Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Posted on July 27, 2013 by okieranchwife

This is a yummy side dish anytime of year. I usually make it in the Fall and Winter but I prepared it last week. Still as good as ever!! And how can you go wrong with bacon? 1 pound fresh … Continue reading →

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Onion Tart

Posted on July 14, 2013 by okieranchwife

My friends from that Northeast state really loved this dish. I made it for breakfast but it can also be breakfast for dinner or lunch! Onion lovers will go crazy for this one! 1 unbaked frozen Pie Crust, thawed 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Venison Breakfast Strata

Posted on July 11, 2013 by okieranchwife

This is such a versatile recipe! You really can use almost anything you have in the fridge. This is my basic recipe but please use your imagination to come up with your version. 1 pound of Bread or 9 slices, … Continue reading →

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Horseradish Cream Sauce

Posted on July 4, 2013 by okieranchwife

I served this with the grilled venison tenderloin. But it can be used with almost any game, beef, bison, fish or even chicken it is so versatile. OMG!!!! So good. And so easy. Anne Burrell is my hero! Guests loved … Continue reading →

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Grilled Venison Tenderloin

Posted on July 4, 2013 by okieranchwife

I had 2 venison tenderloins in my deep freeze since October of last year. It was a nice sized doe that was taken on my property. Today for our July 4th dinner, I grilled them for my friends who are … Continue reading →

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Blue Cheese Cole Slaw

Posted on July 4, 2013 by okieranchwife

This week I have good friends visiting from that un-named northeast state where I was born and raised. So far they say they have had several “food-gasims” over my cooking. While I can’t claim to have invented this recipe, I … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Mushroom Soup with Coconut Milk

Posted on May 22, 2013 by okieranchwife

This is a combination of 2 different soup recipes which I thought would be pretty good together. I think it has a great taste, but it is not the prettiest soup to look at. The mushrooms tone down the bright … Continue reading →

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Thai Chicken Coconut Soup with Noodles

Posted on May 22, 2013 by okieranchwife

Lately, I have been experimenting with coconut. That usually leads a cook into Asian and specifically Thai cooking. I have not eaten at a real Thai restaurant  yet. Looking forward to that but for now I have to be satisfied with my version. … Continue reading →

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